Cartagena

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Casa del Carretero

Expert Review

An Indonesian theme runs throughout this century-old Spanish colonial home in
the trendy district of El Getsemaní. There are just three suites - each
decorated in Caribbean, Indonesian, or African styles, many with hand-woven
rugs and wooden Buddha masks. Modern luxuries typical in much pricier hotels
like BOSE Wave radios, complimentary laptops, plasma TVs, and a rooftop pool
make the moderate price here feel like a steal. If the guests in the two other
rooms make you feel claustrophobic, the house can be rented out in its entirety
with a full staff. Chévere.